A suite of measures to boost the property market and job creation have been announced by the finance minister.

I was due to be at Sandown today, but that went west yesterday morning, so have to settle for just one ride at Fairyhouse, Maggie Connolly.

AFTER a period of some 30 years of being governed by Taoisigh who were either inept or corrupt, or both, the advent of Brian Cowen as head of government is to be warmly welcomed.

I HEAR the people of Antwerp are seeking to have the name of their town changed to Anvers so that the people who have been looking for this city from French-speaking areas of their country for generations will be able to find it.

Striker Michael Owen has attempted to quash speculation about his Real Madrid future, claiming he has no intention of leaving the Bernabeu this summer.

THEY certainly seem to get more than their fair share of trouble, but with party animals like Harry, Zara and Freddie, trouble comes courting at the House of Windsor.